Treatment of infections due to Staph infections of the skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, resp tract & urinary tract; otitis media, endocarditis, septicemia & meningitis. Mixed Strep infections. Prophylaxis of Staph infections during major procedures particularly in the cardiothoracic & orthopedic surgery.
Cap Adult 250-500 mg qid. Powd for soln125 mg/5 mL Childn 3-10 yr 10 mL every 4-6 hr. Up to 2 yr 5 mL every 4-6 hr. 250 mg/5 mL Childn50-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses every 6 hr.